Thursday Street Market
Weekly Thursday market with 25 stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, footwear, and dried fruits on Calle Herreros.
Mercadillo de los Jueves is a weekly street market in Vélez-Málaga, the capital of the Axarquía region on Málaga's eastern coast. It sets up every Thursday from 9:00 to 13:00 on Calle Herreros with around 25 stalls. Known locally as "El Barato" for its low prices, this mercadillo is where locals do their weekly shop for fresh fruit, vegetables, clothing, and household essentials. Most stalls accept cash, mobile, and contactless payments. Get there early for the best selection, as stalls start packing up well before closing time.
What you'll find
The market splits between fresh produce and general goods. One section covers seasonal fruits and vegetables from the Axarquía's farms, along with nuts and dried fruits. The other half is clothing, textiles, footwear, and leather goods. Prices are noticeably lower than in shops, which is how the market earned its nickname. If you're staying on the coast and want to stock up on local produce without tourist markups, this is a good option alongside the other street markets in Vélez-Málaga.
Opening Hours
Every week — Thursday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | — | Closed |
| Tuesday | — | Closed |
| Wednesday (today) | — | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 13:00 | Open |
| Friday | — | Closed |
| Saturday | — | Closed |
| Sunday | — | Closed |
Tours & Activities in Velez-Malaga
What You'll Find
Location
How to get to Mercadillo de los Jueves
The market runs along Calle Herreros in central Vélez-Málaga, within walking distance of the old town. If you're driving, free parking is available on the surrounding streets. The market is wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly. Vélez-Málaga is about 5 km inland from Torre del Mar on the coast, connected by regular local buses.
Facilities & Accessibility
Contact & Details
Stalls: 25
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is the Vélez-Málaga street market? ▼
The Mercadillo de los Jueves runs every Thursday morning from 9:00 to 13:00. It's the main weekly street market in Vélez-Málaga town centre. Torre del Mar, on the coast nearby, also has its own Thursday market at Plaza de la Paz.
What can you buy at the Thursday market in Vélez-Málaga? ▼
You'll find fresh fruits and vegetables from local Axarquía farms, dried fruits and nuts, clothing, textiles, footwear, and leather goods. Around 25 stalls set up each week, with produce on one side and general goods on the other.
Do I need cash at Mercadillo de los Jueves? ▼
Unlike many Spanish street markets, this one accepts mobile and contactless payments at most stalls as well as cash. Still, having some cash on hand is a good idea for the smaller stalls that might not have a card reader.
Where is Mercadillo de los Jueves located? ▼
The market sets up on Calle Herreros in the centre of Vélez-Málaga. Free street parking is available nearby. The town is a short drive or bus ride inland from Torre del Mar and the eastern Costa del Sol beaches.
